How to Travel Safely in South Africa

How to Travel Safely in South Africa
00:00:49 Method 1 General
00:00:55 1 – Be a sensible traveller
00:01:43 Method 2 Arrive safe
00:01:49 1 – Be aware that tourists can be targets of crime
00:02:15 2 – Pack your bags carefully and ensure they are secure before checking in for your flight
00:02:44 3 – Do not accept offers of transport from anyone who is not authorized to offer transportation to the public
00:03:08 Method 3 Avoiding crime
00:03:15 1 – Avoid visiting places that are known crime hotspots
00:03:58 2 – Be cautious when using electronic payment systems
00:05:13 3 – Take the standard travel precautions for not looking like a tourist:
00:06:27 Method 4 Walking around
00:06:34 1 – Ask advice from a member of the community about the areas that you intend to visit
00:07:16 2 – Avoid walking anywhere that is isolated
00:07:49 3 – Have the most up-to-date maps and information
00:08:06 Method 5 Car hire and car travel
00:08:13 1 – When hiring a car, ask for one that has GPS installed
00:08:32 2 – Keep your driver’s license with you at all times when driving
00:08:48 3 – Be ready for left side drive
00:09:45 4 – Keep to roads that are well signposted and that are in good condition
00:10:17 5 – Follow standard car crime reduction basics:
00:11:15 Method 6 Caring for your health
00:11:22 1 – Be sure to purchase health insurance cover before leaving your own country
00:11:43 2 – Try to use private hospitals over public hospitals if you need to use a hospital
00:12:07 3 – Ask your doctor’s advice for your own health needs before leaving
00:13:10 4 – Beware the South African sun
00:13:34 5 – Practice safe sex measures
00:13:54 6 – If you are undertaking outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping, be aware that there are the usual outdoor concerns:
00:14:59 Tips
00:17:18 Warnings
00:18:29 Things

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How to Travel Safely in South Africa